Definitions for 'action':
Below, we have different definitions or meanings of the word action. These different definitions are grouped based on the different parts of speech. You will also find examples for every definition if available
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /ˈæk.ʃən/
US:
Definition 1
Something done so as to accomplish a purpose.
Definition 2
A way of motion or functioning.
Knead bread with a rocking action.
Definition 3
Fast-paced activity.
a movie full of exciting action
Definition 4
A mechanism; a moving part or assembly.
a rifle action
Definition 5
The mechanism, that is the set of moving mechanical parts, of a keyboard instrument, like a piano, which transfers the motion of the key to the sound-making device.
Definition 6
The distance separating the strings and the fretboard on a guitar.
Definition 7
Sexual intercourse.
She gave him some action.
Definition 8
Combat.
He saw some action in the Korean War.
Definition 9
A charge or other process in a law court (also called lawsuit and actio).
Definition 10
A mapping from a pairing of mathematical objects to one of them, respecting their individual structures. The pairing is typically a Cartesian product or a tensor product. The object that is not part of the output is said to act on the other object. In any given context, action is used as an abbreviation for a more fully named notion, like group action or left group action.
Definition 11
The product of energy and time, especially the product of the Lagrangian and time.
Definition 12
The event or connected series of events, either real or imaginary, forming the subject of a play, poem, or other composition; the unfolding of the drama of events.
Definition 13
(painting and sculpture) The attitude or position of the several parts of the body as expressive of the sentiment or passion depicted.
Definition 14
Spin put on the bowling ball.
Definition 15
A share in the capital stock of a joint-stock company, or in the public funds.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /ˈæk.ʃən/
US:
Definition 1
To act on a request etc, in order to put it into effect.
Definition 2
To initiate a legal action against someone.
Part of Speech: Interjection. Interjections are short exclamatory words or phrases that convey strong emotions.
UK: /ˈæk.ʃən/
US:
Definition 1
Demanding or signifying the start of something, usually an act or scene of a theatric performance.
The director yelled ‘Action!’ before the camera started rolling.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: deed
